ALLABOUTLOVE's Blogs

Here in Sugar Land , we are under a flash flood watch until Tuesday evening. That means having an indoor Labor Day. I want to plan some activities around the house that will help us be active and have fun. We plan on playing in the rain, the... Read more

I am having to celebrate Labor Day with my husband in another state. That means that the kids and I have to find a way to celebrate without him. we were going to have a glorious day at the water park, but, it is too expensive. So, we are opti... Read more

I am having a great day simply because it's my birthday! I have gotten so many birthday wishes that it made me cry. I don't believe in counting calories on my big day so here goes on day down the tube! I don't think that one day will kill my ... Read more

I had surgery 2 months ago on my left shoulder to repair a torn capsule. I have been very restricted in my exercise options and doing painful rehab. I had lost 16 pounds from January to June. I gained 5 back with the loss of exercise. I had ... Read more

Well the madness is over! We had finals yesterday. Two of my four kids made to the meet. My 13 year old got 7th in her freestyle. That may not so impressive to you, but, you have to understand that she didn't start out in May like everyone e... Read more

I saw the orthopedist yesterday and he said that I could take off the brace! I am allowed to swim with my left arm kept down by my side and I can jog. I still can't lift anything heavier than 2 pounds, so, no heavy pots of water, etc. I feel... Read more

I have about 2 weeks before I go on vacation to Florida. It is easy to stay on track once I get there as my mother- in- law has the same goals as I do and we do all the cooking! It will be tricky during the 2 day drive from the greater Houston... Read more

I had a great 4th of July. I didn't overindulge in food. I can't say that I made all healthy choices, but I kept it to a minimum. This is probably the only holiday where I don't have a means to go completely healthy. We are at a park where ... Read more

Well I have tried to keep up with the exercise during my recovery from shoulder surgery. It has been hard. I am only allowed to walk, so, I thought that I would walk my heart out! The reality is too much of any activity makes my shoulder ache... Read more

Somehow, I lost 4 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks following my surgery on my shoulder. I can only walk for my exercise and I watch what I eat. I didn't think that was enough to make me lose that kind of weight. I'll take it because I don't expect to see... Read more

Tomarrow is the big day. I am having surgery on my shoulder. After having all forms of exercise taken away from me (except walking - and I hate walking), I will be ready to get back to normal! Of course normal won't really be here until Nove... Read more

Tomarrow is the big day. I am having surgery on my shoulder. After having all forms of exercise taken away from me (except walking - and I hate walking), I will be ready to get back to normal! Of course normal won't really be here until Nove... Read more

Well, I met with the orthopedists yesterday. My shoulder still isn't better. So, now I will have to do the surgery. I have it scheduled for June 8th. I told my husband that I needed him home that week. Minimally I need him home that day sin... Read more

It seems like the school year just got longer! I need the down time of summer to get back on track. I do so much volunteering that I have taken less time for what I need to do to get back in shape. I haven't even done my shoulder therapy at h... Read more

I have been stressed out, too much time, not enough discipline! I just found out that I am an emotional eater and I don't have time to do something about it. Not really, I can do something about it if it is important enough to me. I am not ve... Read more